FNESC supported First Nations to achieve jurisdiction agreements to exercise law-making authority over Kindergarten to Gr. 12 education on their lands. Seven First Nations have signed education jurisdiction agreements.

FNESC co-developed amendments to the BC School Act to improve First Nation student learning outcomes and attendance through processes that respect the inherent authority of First Nations. The 2023 amendments address Local Education Agreements, Indigenous Education Councils, and First Nations Schools of Choice.

FNESC negotiated a regional tripartite education agreement that includes a flexible and effective funding model for First Nations schools as well as funding for comprehensive second and third level services to support the BC First Nations education system.

FNESC achieved an Indigenous-focused graduation requirement that ensures all secondary students take four credits of Indigenous-focused coursework to graduate with a Dogwood Diploma.

FNESC co-developed legislation that recognizes the critical role that First Nations mandated post-secondary institutes play in the BC post-secondary education system, and commits the Province to provide operational funding for eligible institutes.